Sierra boys are No. 1 in SJS D-III power ratings

Sierra’s boys basketball team is the top Division-III squad in the Sac-Joaquin Section, according to the first of two releases of the playoff power ratings.

The SJS uses its power-ratings formula — which factors in strength of schedule and league strength — to help determine postseason qualifiers across six enrollment-based divisions. Sixteen teams advance in Divisions I-IV, 12 in Division V and six in VI. The first release includes games played before Monday but does not include nonleague contests played after Jan. 9.